Project Gutenberg 2014-04-02 Public domain in the USA. 256 Burroughs, John 1837 1921 12031069 Riverby Among the wild-flowers -- The heart of the southern Catskills -- Birds' eggs -- Bird courtship -- Notes from the prairie -- Eye-beams -- A young marsh hawk -- The chipmunk -- Spring jottings -- Glimpses of wild life -- A life of fear -- Lovers of nature -- A taste of Kentucky blue-grass -- In Mammoth Cave -- Hasty observation -- Bird life in an old apple-tree -- The ways of sportsmen -- Talks with young observers. Produced by Greg Bergquist, Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Riverby" by John Burroughs is a collection of outdoor essays written in the late 19th century. The book reflects Burroughs' keen observations and deep appreciation for nature, particularly the flora and fauna surrounding his home by the Hudson River. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, he shares his experiences with various plants and wildlife, inviting readers to connect with the beauty of the natural world. The opening of "Riverby" introduces readers to Burroughs' musings on the discovery of new flowers during his seasonal observations. He expresses his desire for these encounters to be serendipitous rather than forced, emphasizing a natural connection with the environment. As he describes specific wildflowers, he weaves in mythological references and personal anecdotes, showcasing not only his botanical knowledge but also a poetic appreciation for nature's intricacies. Through this initial exploration, Burroughs sets the tone for an intimate and contemplative journey through the wonders of the outdoor world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45307/45307-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Birds Natural history -- Outdoor books QH Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 610147 2025-07-18T10:20:03.090471 text/html 577483 2024-10-24T04:54:06 text/html 295096 2025-07-18T10:20:11.485412 application/epub+zip 299460 2025-07-18T10:20:04.629470 application/epub+zip 269879 2025-07-18T10:20:03.846466 application/epub+zip 450971 2025-07-18T10:20:16.438402 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 394052 2025-07-18T10:20:10.491512 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 371668 2022-09-20T16:52:11.822667 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 511488 2025-07-18T10:20:02.041476 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 491666 2024-10-24T04:54:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17425 2025-07-18T10:20:16.575379 application/rdf+xml 7656 2025-07-18T10:20:03.971461 image/jpeg 1558 2025-07-18T10:20:03.908449 image/jpeg 269433 2025-07-18T10:20:03.143466 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia